The Albex Group has announced their acquisition of the assets of The Cheese Geek from Administration. This is the second acquisition by The Albex Group in the cheese sector, having bought cheese cutter & packer Tom Walker & Sons in 2020.
Founded in 2017, The Cheese Geek is on a mission to democratise the world’s local cheese and put it at everyone’s fingertips.
They travel far-and-wide to source interesting, great-tasting local cheeses from artisan producers with high ethical standards. Their quest is for the different, the interesting and the quirky. For cheese with provenance and a story. And for cheese which is often exclusive to Cheese Geek. In doing so, they support and genuinely partner with artisans, helping them to thrive.
Having sourced these wonders, they make them available to consumers whenever the fancy may arise. Online through the Cheese Geek website, in store at higher end supermarkets, at the deli, in fine restaurants and gastro-pubs. In doing so, they help to make the experience extra-enjoyable and memorable. That could be through partnerships with like-minded brands, through innovative packaging or through the pairings, tasting notes and back-stories they couple with the cheese.
Customers include the likes of Sainsburys, Selfridges, The Orient Express and various fine-dining establishments.
Director of Albex Andrew Dalglish comments:
“Cheese Geek’s mission to support local artisan cheesemakers and make great cheese accessible is an important one. We’re delighted to be able to support it.”
“As a family company we always take a long-term view and are committed to fully supporting Cheese Geek. Our funding gives them the stability needed to continue operating and more. It will allow them to achieve their full potential and do so in partnership with the artisans who bring much needed diversity and craftsmanship to the UK’s cheese industry.”
“From a day-to-day perspective it’s very much business as usual at Cheese Geek. The same team remain and continue to be led by founder Edward Hancock. They’ll continue to fulfil orders uninterrupted and provide great service. And they’ll continue to partner with a core group of artisan cheesemakers. In addition to that, we’ve already begun planning some major investments designed which will see Cheese Geek embark on some exciting new projects.”